Second Hegseth advisor placed on administrative leave amid Pentagon probe: report
The recent developments at the Pentagon have caused quite a stir, as two top officials have been placed on administrative leave due to an ongoing leak probe. Darin Selnick, the deputy chief of staff for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, was removed from his position following the steps of another Pentagon official earlier in the day.
Selnick, a retired Air Force officer with extensive experience in veterans’ affairs organizations, is under investigation for the same leak probe that led to the removal of Dan Caldwell, a former colleague who also worked for Concerned Veterans for America. Both Selnick and Caldwell are currently on administrative leave as the investigation unfolds.
The leak probe, which was announced last month, focuses on unauthorized disclosures of national security information. The use of polygraphs in the investigation is in accordance with applicable law and policy, as stated in a memo by DOD Chief of Staff Joe Kasper. The investigation is expected to culminate in a report to the Secretary of Defense.
The leaked information reportedly includes details about Panama Canal plans and Elon Musk’s visit to the Pentagon, among other matters. However, there is currently no evidence connecting Caldwell or Selnick to the leak. More information about the investigation remains unknown as officials continue to delve into the matter.
The removal of these top officials has raised questions about the security protocols in place at the Pentagon and the repercussions of unauthorized disclosures. As the investigation progresses, the implications of the leak probe on national security and the individuals involved will become clearer.
For the latest updates on this developing story, stay tuned to Fox News. Our team will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as new information emerges.
